Bonds of Blood and Honor

Britamore

A woman from Bear Island. An excellent warrior and Captain of the 3rd watch at Oldcastle. She became a close companion to the Locke children, especially Elinora Locke. She also developed a close friendship with Nel, the house huntsman.

Britamore slew near a dozen men during the two battles at Oswell’s Keep. She slew in single combat Robar the Redfist, the great champion of Dreadfort, at the final battle. Britamore was slain in the same battle after she rode into the midst of a line of footmen to reach the Redfist. The horde was able to bring her down by sheer numbers. Britamore was an expert with the bastard sword. She carried a great valyrian blade that was gifted to her from Elinora.

Her body was returned to Bear Island, where it was laid to rest in a hero’s tribute. The sword has passed to her friend Nel.

Britamore’s Background

Britamore grew up on Bear Island, where women carry a babe
in one arm and an axe in the other. She excelled in the martial arts
and eventually left home to find her fortune. The life of a woman
warrior is tough anywhere in the Seven Kingdoms, but it is a little
easier in the North where the northerners tend to regard you for
your deeds more than your name or sex. Although her chosen
profession is unusual, she has found a welcome home in House
Locke, and a welcome liege in Lord Ondrew, to whom she swore
her sword.

Britamore has risen through the ranks of Lord Ondrew’s
staff with only minor difficulty. She chafes a bit at being given
command of the 3rd watch – from midnight ‘till dawn – and thinks
the Captain of the Guard, Lady Locke’s brother Ser Anders
Tollet, has little faith in her. She does believe that if she proves
herself, Lord Ondrew will recognize her ability.